Towbar (& other OEM accessories) advice please

[ijl123 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ijl123]

Hi

I'm about to order a GX (TD manual) to replace my 02 90 series which I've had since new. Which towbar is better for departure angle - Toyota or Hayman Reese? Are there any other Toyota accessories I should be considering?

Cheers

Ian

[halfpastfour Member Find all posts View Profile Close halfpastfour]

Hi Ian

I have the Toyota towbar and have found it has not affected departure angle at all. One reason why I got it was that it offers some protection to the back end. Can't comment on the HR.

Mark

[shodown Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shodown]

I'd go Toyota OEM.

Mine came with one that sites behind the bumper with the hitch protruding through a cutout.

If I had a choice, I would have chosen OEM for the reasons Mark mentioned. Id rather smack my towbar a little than have to replace a bumper.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

I'm of the understanding the HR sits lower under the bumper. Better product for heavy towing (has more variety in WDH's) but if just pulling small stuff and want to keep a good departure angle, like above stick with Toyota OEM.

Thanks.

[ijl123 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ijl123]

Thanks for the advice - looks like OEM is the go. I've asked two dealers about the bar that sits behind the bumper (as described by shodown), which I presume is similar to the 200 series. Both dealers say it doesn't exist.

Ian

[Audiobuzz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Audiobuzz]

I'll be going for the HR bar from southern tow bars as my car is a lease car and I don't want to cut into the bumper. quite a bit cheaper than the OEM tow bar but not sure about departure angles.